Semester registration
All students at Nord University must register in Studentweb at the start of the semester. You can pay the semester fee and register as a student as soon as you receive your student number. After you have completed payment and registration, you must register for teaching and examinations. You will also be able to access important learning tools and online meeting rooms at Nord University. The deadline for payment and registration is September 1st.
Official opening of the academic year and attendance
Tuesday August 11th, 2026
12:30 – 13:30 Official opening of the academic year on campus in Bodø. Attendance is not compulsory.
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 – Start of studies
- For campus-based students: 10:00 – 12:00 Information about the Arctic and Nordic Studies programme in auditorium Gerhard Schøning (A8)
- For online student: 17:00 - 18:00 Information about the Arctic and Nordic Studies programme on Zoom via this link: Information meeting Arctic and Nordic Studies
Other important information
Please note that the information in Canvas and in the timetable may not necessarily be complete at the start of the semester. Therefore, we encourage our students to check these systems regularly.
Use our digital map solution, Mazemap, to find your way around campus.
Once you are registered as a student, you will find detailed information about your teaching in Canvas. For example, this may include an overview of which days you have classes and what you need to prepare for each session.
An overview of which room your teaching will take place in can be found on the information screens on campus or in the Time scheduling system.
Digital learning forms an important part of education at Nord University, regardless of mode of delivery. It is important to have the right equipment. All students should have access to:
- PC/Mac/tablet with internet access
- Headset
- Web camera
- Proper software can be downloaded from our software senter
If you have special needs that affect your learning situation, you can apply for special arrangements in teaching and examiniations. Application deadline is September 1st.
Arriving in Norway: good to know upon arrival at your study destination. Everything from sim cards, bank accounts and groceries to notifying immigration authorities.